Friday, November 25, 2011

Meet Tahrir Square's Rag Tag Revolutionaries (Photo Gallery)

Protesters take cover from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes in a side street near Tahrir Square in Cairo

Meet Tahrir Square's Rag Tag Revolutionaries: The Protesters Taking On The Might Of The Egyptian Military In Buckets, Gas Masks And... Egg Boxes -- Daily Mail

* Concerns that police are using more potent forms of U.S. made tear gas

The Arab Spring revolutions across the Middle East already have seen ragtag movements take on some of the region's most feared authoritarian regimes.

In Libya, rebels against dictator Colonel Gaddafi fought running skirmishes in the open desert using makeshift weapons that could have come straight from Mad Max.

In Syria, civilians stood up against tanks and heavily armed soldiers with little more than Molotov cocktails.

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My Comment: A fascinating array of pictures. They make up with their lack of weapons and organization by being resourceful and determined. There is no question in my mind .... they have the will and determination to win.

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